Internships

What is an internship?

"An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory
learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional
setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience
and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths;
and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.” (National Association
of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

NACE further states that “an internship is a legitimate learning experience benefiting
the student and not simply an operational work experience that just happens to be
conducted by a student."

Internships for students in the Richards College of Business at UWG may be awarded
academic credit upon review and approval by the appropriate department chair and the
dean/dean's designee. The basic requirements and procedures for application to the
department are listed below.

Internships for academic credit in the Richards College of Business

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Major status

Other pre-requisites may be required for specific internships

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The student will work with a professor to determine the academic requirements of the
internship. At a minimum these requirements will include the following: (1) a journal
listing all activities; (2) a research paper or project; and (3) an evaluation from
the supervisor.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES and INSTRUCTIONS for Obtaining Academic Credit for an Internship

Obtain a letter and an official job description from the employer, describing and
verifying the internship employment and signed by a representative of the employer;
(Internship credit will not normally be given for a position where a student is currently
employed and is not gaining any new knowledge, skills or abilities.)

Submit the form, the employer letter and official job description to the department
chairperson of your major for review and approval;

Following approval by the chair, the student will identify a faculty sponsor to direct
the internship and who will specify the academic deliverables for successful completion;

The student should submit all required application forms and materials to the department
chair for final approval and signature. *

After approval by the department chair, the complete packet of information should
be submitted to the Richards College Dean/Designee for review and final approval (Miller
Hall, Room 1208);

The final step is submitting the credit approval form (signed by the Assistant Dean)
to the Registrar's Office to register the internship. To receive academic credit,
internships must be registered on or before the last day of drop/add at the beginning
of the semester.